1、They decided to cycle along the Mekong River from_________ it begins to ______ it ends.
A.what; what
B.where; where
C.the place where; what
D.what; the place where
2、No matter how frequently ________, the works of Beethoven still attract people all over the world.
A.performed B.performing
C.to be performed D.being performed
3、As many as nine tourist attractions are visited free on National Day, and you can choose _________ suits you best.
A. whatever B. whichever C. whenever D. wherever
4、No body knows the man who was killed in the accident, so it is difficult for the police to find out his .
A.accent B.source C.identity D.mystery
5、—I'm sure I will get good grades in the graduation exam.
—If so, I believe your parents________happy.
A.would be
B.are
C.were
D.will be
6、 This produced a chain reaction, _______ made _______ possible for life to develop.
A. what; that B. which; it
C. when; that D. how; it
7、SARS ______quickly in April 2003 in China and you can’t imagine the difficulty the doctors had ______it
A.were spread; controlling B.was spread; to control
C.spread; to control D.spread; controlling
8、________ we have realized the great harm caused by pollution, we should take measures to prevent it.
A.As if
B.Even if
C.In case
D.Now that
9、Don’t forget __________ the letter for me when you pass by the post office.
A.post B.to post C.posted D.posting
10、My first ________of him was that he was a kind and thoughtful young man.
A.expression
B.attention
C.impression
D.position
11、Having lost all her money, Mary had no choice but_________the police for help.
A.asking
B.ask
C.to ask
D.asked
12、—The exam wasn’t difficult at all, was it?
—No, but I don’t believe ________ could pass it.
A. somebody B. anybody C. everybody D. nobody
13、Up to now, thousands of red phone boxes, the old image of Britain, ________ due to mobile phones.
A.removed
B.have removed
C.were removed
D.have been removed
14、The girl ______ long black hair is Lily. She is pretty.
A. with B. at
C. in D. on
15、On receiving a phone call from his wife _____ she had a fall, Mr. Gorden immediately rushed home from his office.
A. says B. to say C. said D. saying
16、I can still find the toy car though my mother has ______.
A. hidden away B. hid it away
C. hidden away it D. hidden it away
17、Next time you play your favorite sport, think about you enjoy it, what skills are needed, and whether these skills will help you in your life.
A. which B. what
C. why D. whether
18、—“I haven’t heard from my parents these days,” said Mary.
—Mary said
A.that I haven’t heard from my parents these days.
B.that she haven’t heard from her parents these days.
C.that she hadn’t heard from her parents those days.
D.that she didn’t hear from her parents those days.
19、Considering its convenience and wide application, the investors are becoming increasingly excited about the future ________ of the new digital device.
A.expense
B.prospect
C.property
D.profit
20、—Are you a new comer?
—No, I don’t really work here. I ______ until the new secretary arrives.
A.just help out
B.have just helped out
C.am just helping out
D.will just help out
21、Which one of the following sentences uses the sentence structure of “SVOC”?
(S: Subject; V: Verb; O: Object; C: Completement)
A.I can’t wait to describe to you what senior high school life is like.
B.I consider the work challenging.
C.A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
D.Joining clubs was a great way to meet British students.
22、Two survivors were cut free after ________for twenty minutes.
A.trapped
B.Trapping
C.being trapped
D.to be trapped
23、The new station being built for the next Asian Games will be the present one.
A. as three times big as B. three times as big as
C. as big as three times D. as big three times as
24、The book is ____ of the two.
A.thinner B.the thinner C.more thinner D.the thinnest
25、Little ________ that she was infected with this disease herself.
A.Amy knew
B.did Amy know
C.knew Amy
D.was Amy known
26、It was called as a huge step forward. Two American astronauts--Anne McClain and Christina Koch, were scheduled on March 29 by the Canadian Space Agency to lead the first all-female spacewalk.
However, due to McClain requesting a change in her spacesuit size less than a week ago, only Koch spacewalked with a male colleague on the 29th. Together, they upgraded the batteries for the International Space Station’s solar power system. McClain spacewalked on April 7 for the second time, having done so already on March 22.
A spacewalk is when an astronaut leaves their vehicle and goes out in space. Astronauts wear one of eleven spacesuits on the ISS, each of which costs $22 million! The spacesuits provide oxygen, water, and two key safety parts. These include small jet thrusters(推进器)to allow astronauts to move around in space, and safety tethers(栓)that keep their tools and them from floating into forgetfulness. It is very important that spacesuits fit the astronauts perfectly.
A spacewalk isn’t all fun and games. When astronauts risk into black space, even the most small tear or pieces can lead to a terrible leak in the spacesuit. If astronauts put on their weighty 330-pound suit too quickly before heading outside, the rapid change in air pressure could cause nitrogen gas bubbles to enlarge in their blood vessels. This could cause severe pain to even death. And the worst of all: The safety tether could break and strand the astronaut in space. Astronauts must remain cautious while on complex spacewalks: the scenery may be amazing, but no one wants to be stuck above the Earth forever!
Regardless, Koch and McClain are important figures since less than eleven percent of the people who have gone to space are women. These spacewalkers are inspiring girls around the world. Hopefully, there will even be more women in action in the future!
【1】Why did McClain fail to spacewalk with Koch?
A.Her spacesuit didn’t fit her.
B.She made a request in her partner.
C.The solar power system of ISS didn’t work.
D.The battery for her spacewalk needs upgrading.
【2】What does the underlined word “them” refer to in the third paragraph?
A.Spacesuits.
B.Astronauts.
C.Safety tethers.
D.The tools.
【3】What is implied in the fourth paragraph?
A.Spacewalk is an unusual experience.
B.It is remarkable to have a spacewalk.
C.Spacewalk can be dangerous.
D.Spacewalk is a chance to enjoy the scenery.
【4】What is the best title for the text?
A.Spacewalking Is More than Fun
B.Women Astronauts Are Remarkable
C.Astronauts Dream to Do Spacewalking
D.Women Make History with a Spacewalk
27、The Powerful Ways to Never Lose Hope
No matter how confident and strong you are, you will have to deal with rough times at some point in your life. Hope is not about who is strong and who is weak—it’s easy to lose it without noticing it. 【1】 If you are going through a rough time and think that hope doesn’t exist, here’s how to never lose hope and live a positive life no matter what happens.
There’s no perfect life. Your life can be happy, sad or boring, but not perfect. 【2】 Learn how to turn your failures and disappointment into success and try to surround yourself with positive people only.
You should have a plan. You probably have many goals and dreams, but do you have an actual plan? Your plan inspires you to work hard and never give up. It shows you the right direction and helps you be successful. 【3】
Don’t let others take you for granted. Your boss asks you to work overtime each day and you are afraid to say no because you love your job. Your partner tells you should change your plans today and you change them because you don’t want to upset him. 【4】 Learn how to say no when you don’t feel like doing something. People will respect you more than ever.
【5】If you can’t drop weight, develop healthy habits, or reach any career goal, find someone who has a similar goal or dream as you. This way, you won't let each other lose hope and surely achieve that goal.
A.Develop long-term thinking.
B.Find someone who has a similar goal.
C.If you don’t have a plan yet, make one now.
D.You will never lose hope of living a better life.
E.The problem is, you let people take you for granted.
F.If you choose to live a happy life, hope will always be with you.
G.Sometimes we feel like there’s no way out but hope is always here.
28、Do you love Beats headphones, True Religion jeans, and UGG shoes? These are some of the most popular brands (牌子) around. They are also expensive. But some experts say they are not much better than cheaper brands.
For example, Jim Wilcox works for Consumer Reports. He tested all kinds of headphones. He says that $80 Koss Pro headphones provide basically the same quality and comfort as Beats. So why do people pay twice or even 10 times as much for the hottest brands?
Experts say it’s because fashionable, expensive brands send a message. Brands say “I belong” or “I can afford it.”
Some people think that expensive brand names are worth the price. They say that some designer clothes really are top quality and that they last longer than cheaper brands. Some teenagers choose to wear popular brands because these brands make them feel good about themselves.
Alexandra Allam, 17, likes to buy brand-name products. “I’d rather spend the extra money to get something I know I’ll be satisfied with,” she says. Her friend Emmy Swan agrees, saying “As long as you can afford it, it seems reasonable to buy what you want.” But not all teenagers agree. “Spending hundreds of dollars for designer sunglasses is stupid and unreasonable,” says Daniel Steinbrecher, 16. “It’s fake (假的) happiness.”
People who are against wearing expensive brand names say that many designer brands aren’t any better. “It’s wasteful to buy things just because they are popular,” says Edmund Williams, 15. “You’ll feel better if you buy things because you like them. If you have extra money to spend, it would be better to give it to people in need.”
【1】The example of Jim’s report wants to tell us _____.
A.popular brands make people comfortable
B.Koss Pro headphones are better than Beats
C.the hottest brands are of the highest quality
D.lesser-known brands may offer the same quality as name brands
【2】According to experts, people choose the hottest brands probably _____.
A.to show off
B.for their better quality
C.for their better designs
D.to belong to a special group
【3】What does Edmund think of expensive brands?
A.They are not worth the price.
B.They make him feel confident.
C.They need to improve their quality.
D.They pay too much attention to personal likes.
【4】The text is mainly about _____.
A.how to buy things reasonably
B.the competition between brands
C.the different values of teenagers
D.whether expensive brands are worth high prices
29、Sidney Keys,14-year-old, has started a youth-led book club program, with the support and help of his mom, to help empower both himself and many other boys with mental or physical problems through literature.
Keys’ idea to create Books N Bros was born from his own setbacks and struggles. “I used to have a really bad stutter and perform badly in school and I would get laughed at for it,” Sidney Keys, the founder of the book club Books N Bros said. “Reading was kind of my escape from my stutter because in my head I was able to imagine things and play out all the events clearly.” He said, “I wanted to start up Books N Bros so that I could talk to other people, especially boys, about books I love in a relaxing way because it’s like a brotherhood.”
The reading club that he started at just 10 years old now has over 250“bros”aged 7 to 13 from the U.S. and Canada, most of whom are changing actively and positively. Marvel’s Hero Project, which reveals the remarkable, positive change young men make in their communities across the country and turns them into superheroes, selected Keys to be featured in the Disney series.
“I always wanted to read books that had characters that looked like me, but now I see a comic book with me in it,” Keys said delightedly. “It’s really awesome, especially when I hear my friends and teachers call me my superhero name at school.”
As for the future of Books N Bros, Keys and his mom hope to expand the programs reach throughout the country. “Getting Books N Bros in schools across America, we don’t want transportation to be an issue for getting that physical brotherhood and bond. It just benefits so many people, and it keeps me going,” Keys explained.
【1】What caused Sidney Keys to build Books N Bros?
A.His mother’s support.
B.His poor school performance.
C.His own sufferings.
D.His literature experience.
【2】Why was Keys chosen by Marvel’s Hero Project?
A.Because he was called a superhero by people.
B.Because he made a difference to other people.
C.Because he was brave to face his shortcomings.
D.Because he looked like a role in the Disney series.
【3】How did Keys feel when seeing himself in a comic book?
A.Confused.
B.Curious.
C.Touched.
D.Proud.
【4】Which can be the best title for the text?
A.Sidney Keys: a Real-life Superhero
B.Books N Bros: Home to Young Boys
C.Sidney Keys: a Loyal Book Lover
D.Books N Bros: a Hit Across America
30、One young man went to apply for a managerial position in a big company. And now he would meet the director for the final______.
The director _____ from his CV (简历) that the youth’s school ______ were excellent but never got any scholarships. He asked.“Who paid for your school fees?” “Parents. And they worked as clothes cleaners.” The youth answered______. Then he showed the director a pair of smooth and perfect hands at the director’s ______. The director asked the youth whether he had ever ______ his parents wash the clothes. “Never. my parents always ______me to study and read more books.” he replied.
The youth felt ______ when the director let him go home to ______ his parents’ hands and come back again.
When he went back home and cleaned his parents’ hands, they felt ______ but happy. There were so many painful bruises (瘀伤) in them. It was the first time he had ______ that it was this pair of hands that washed the clothes every day to ______ him to pay the school fees.
The next morning, the youth returned to the director’s office. “I now know what ______is. Without my parents, I would not be who I am today. I have come to appreciate the ______and value of helping one’s family.” he said in tears.“This is what I am looking for in a manager. You are ______.” said the director.
【1】
A.celebration
B.performance
C.discussion
D.interview
【2】
A.introduced
B.doubted
C.discovered
D.guessed
【3】
A.achievements
B.contributions
C.preparations
D.organisations
【4】
A.proudly
B.confidently
C.secretly
D.honestly
【5】
A.complaint
B.description
C.request
D.service
【6】
A.helped
B.made
C.let
D.watched
【7】
A.permitted
B.expected
C.warned
D.invited
【8】
A.awkward
B.excited
C.frightened
D.confused
【9】
A.check
B.hold
C.wash
D.measure
【10】
A.natural
B.strange
C.familiar
D.stressful
【11】
A.apologized
B.realized
C.imagined
D.regretted
【12】
A.encourage
B.remind
C.force
D.enable
【13】
A.luck
B.happiness
C.appreciation
D.difficulty
【14】
A.difference
B.importance
C.truth
D.experience
【15】
A.hired
B.cured
C.touched
D.rescued
31、根据课文原文填空,每空一词。
This 【1】 genius was born in Germany on 14 March 1879. When he was 16, he tried to enter university in Switzerland, but failed due to his low scores in the 【2】 part of the entrance exam, despite obtaining exceptional scores in maths and physics. After studying for another year, he managed to pass the exam, entering university in 1896 and graduating in 1900.
After two years of looking for work as a teacher, Einstein took a job as a clerk in the Swiss 【3】 office. While working there, out of a strong 【4】 for knowledge, he continued to study, earning a doctorate in physics in 1905...
32、假如你是李华,上周你在海外购物网站Amazon上购买了一个书包,但是寄到后发现存在质量问题,请你给该网站负贵人Smith先生写一封信,要点包括:
1.反应质量问题
2.你的诉求
注意:
1. 词数80左右;
2. 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;
3. 开头语已为你写好,不计入总词数。
Dear Mr. Smith,
I am Li Hua,
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours
Li Hua